Explaining zines to "real life" friends - We Make Zines2015-03-03T19:21:24Zhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/forum/topics/explaining-zines-to-real-life?commentId=2288844%3AComment%3A211220&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks everyone! I think I'll…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2011-05-01:2288844:Comment:2112202011-05-01T15:54:23.933ZHannah (Not Lonely Zine)http://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/NotLonely
Thanks everyone! I think I'll wait until I've finished the next zine I'm working on and then show it to them. Tbh I don't think they'll be all that interested, it'll be seen as another of my "unusual" hobbies (like embroidery &amp; letter writing...) so I'm probably making it into a bigger deal than it is (which this thread has made me realise, so thanks everyone for helping put my mind at rest!). Star Blanket River Child, I think you've hit the nail on the head, &amp; hopefully my experience…
Thanks everyone! I think I'll wait until I've finished the next zine I'm working on and then show it to them. Tbh I don't think they'll be all that interested, it'll be seen as another of my "unusual" hobbies (like embroidery &amp; letter writing...) so I'm probably making it into a bigger deal than it is (which this thread has made me realise, so thanks everyone for helping put my mind at rest!). Star Blanket River Child, I think you've hit the nail on the head, &amp; hopefully my experience of "coming out" about zines to my friends will be just as positive :) Don't worry about being awkwa…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2011-04-30:2288844:Comment:2105412011-04-30T20:20:43.025Zkit feralhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/kitferal
<p>Don't worry about being awkward about it! They're your friends, they should be supportive no matter what. The first time I showed one of my zines to my best friend I awkwardly shoved it into his hands and said, "I made this. It's writing stuff... about my life and things... and I thought you might be interested... because you're my friend..." and then scurried back into the other room. After that first time, everything will be in the open and accessible and you'll feel so much better :) …</p>
<p>Don't worry about being awkward about it! They're your friends, they should be supportive no matter what. The first time I showed one of my zines to my best friend I awkwardly shoved it into his hands and said, "I made this. It's writing stuff... about my life and things... and I thought you might be interested... because you're my friend..." and then scurried back into the other room. After that first time, everything will be in the open and accessible and you'll feel so much better :) Or if you're too nervous to show them your zine, share someone elses! And then you can casually drop in, "You know, I make one of those... would you like to see?" </p>
<p> </p> I think you just need to hand…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2011-04-30:2288844:Comment:2105362011-04-30T17:40:29.214ZDan Chttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/Dan43
<p>I think you just need to hand them something you made and say "check out what I made." I think it's probably easier to do if it's something you've just finished.</p>
<p>I don't think you really need to "explain zines." I think you can tell them more about zines and zine culture if they're interested, but I think a single zine is pretty self-explanatory.</p>
<p>I think you just need to hand them something you made and say "check out what I made." I think it's probably easier to do if it's something you've just finished.</p>
<p>I don't think you really need to "explain zines." I think you can tell them more about zines and zine culture if they're interested, but I think a single zine is pretty self-explanatory.</p> Likely they are dying for you…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2011-04-30:2288844:Comment:2105332011-04-30T17:28:17.031ZBlakehttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/Blake
<p>Likely they are dying for you to "come out" about your zines.... they've been hiding their zines from you too! Possible?</p>
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<p>Likely they are dying for you to "come out" about your zines.... they've been hiding their zines from you too! Possible?</p>
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<p>;-)</p> If they are offended you have…tag:wemakezines.ning.com,2011-04-30:2288844:Comment:2100222011-04-30T07:00:51.166ZNyxhttp://wemakezines.ning.com/profile/JaimeMcD
<p>If they are offended you haven't told them, then they are a little high strung. :P I'm sorry if that's harsh, but really...</p>
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<p>You could always invite them over for some zine making. The way I've been doing it, though, is just saying, "Look what I made! Have one!" Haha. Strange looks that invite a bit of explanation and wham, now they know about zines.</p>
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<p>Don't make it about 'keeping zines from them' (because really, do you let all your friends know about…</p>
<p>If they are offended you haven't told them, then they are a little high strung. :P I'm sorry if that's harsh, but really...</p>
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<p>You could always invite them over for some zine making. The way I've been doing it, though, is just saying, "Look what I made! Have one!" Haha. Strange looks that invite a bit of explanation and wham, now they know about zines.</p>
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<p>Don't make it about 'keeping zines from them' (because really, do you let all your friends know about <em>every</em> hobby you have?) and just make it fun.</p>